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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid is congratulated by Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon, left to right, Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby and Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews after winning the NHL All-Star hockey skills competition in Toronto, Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. Sidney Crosby, Connor McDavid and Nathan MacKinnon have never played together internationally for Canada. Same for Auston Matthews, Jack Eichel and Matthew Tkachuk with the U.S. That is finally set to change next year at the 4 Nations Face-Off, an international tournament precursor to the 2026 Milan Olympics that marks the return of NHL players to that world stage.(Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

U.S., Canada, Sweden and Finland unveil 1st 6 players for 4 Nations Face-Off tournament

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) laughs with defenseman Jack Johnson (3) after an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Bart Young)

Nathan MacKinnon races to career season, looks to power Colorado Avalanche on another title run

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Team MacKinnon captain forward Nathan MacKinnon (29), of the Colorado Avalanche, is congratulated on his goal against Team McDavid by teammate Sidney Crosby (87), of the Pittsburgh Penguins, during the NHL All-Star Game 3-on-3 hockey tournament in Toronto, Ontario, Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

Trade deadline, MVP race and more outdoor hockey on tap for second half of NHL season

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon, right, collects the puck as New York Islanders right wing Cal Clutterbuck defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Nathan MacKinnon scores in OT as Avalanche rally to beat Islanders

By Michael Kelly - Associated Press

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) looks for a pass in front of the net as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Ivan Prosvetov (50) defends in the second period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

MacKinnon, Prosvetov key Avalanche’s 3-1 win over Flames

By Dennis Georgatos - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche right wing Logan O'Connor, left, battles to control the puck as Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Kevin Korchinski covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

O’Connor scores another short-handed goal, Avalanche cruise to 4-0 win over Bedard and Blackhawks

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrates with Valeri Nichushkin (13) after scoring in overtime against the San Jose Sharks during an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. Colorado won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

MacKinnon scores 2, leads Avalanche past Sharks 4-3 in OT

By Max Miller - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche right wing Valeri Nichushkin, right, shoots the puck past Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy, left, for a goal as defenseman Erik Cernak covers in the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Stamkos scores in SO, Lightning rally for 4-3 win over Avs

By Pat Graham - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon lifts the Stanley Cup after the team defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 6 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals on Sunday, June 26, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Colorado Avalanche are making Nathan MacKinnon the highest-paid player in the NHL’s salary cap era. MacKinnon, who just turned 27 earlier this month, signed an eight-year contract that is worth $100.8 million, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, because the team did not announce terms of the contract. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) **FILE**

MacKinnon signs 8-year deal, highest paid in NHL

By Stephen Whyno and Pat Graham - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) hits a shot during an NHL hockey practice, ahead of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Finals, Friday, June 17, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Stanley Cup Final shows value of hitting on top draft picks

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky, left, congratulates goaltender Philipp Grubauer after an NHL hockey game against the Arizona Coyotes, Monday, April 12, 2021, in Denver. The Avalanche won 4-2. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Sakic embraces win-now mode with contract decisions looming

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores against St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (50) as Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) trails in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Denver, Friday, April 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)

MacKinnon has 2 goals, Avalanche beat Blues, 3-2

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche left wing Matt Calvert, right, reaches past Los Angeles Kings defenseman Sean Walker, left, to regain control of the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 14, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Philipp Grubauer has 27 saves, Avalanche beat Kings 4-1

By MICHAEL KELLY - Associated Press

Colorado's Tyson Jost (17) handles the puck against Minnesota Wild's Nick Bjugstad (27) in the second period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Brodin gets winner 18 seconds into OT as Wild top Avs 4-3

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon waits for a face off against the New York Islanders in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver, in this Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020, file photo. MacKinnon views pressure almost like shots on goal — the more, the better. That's why the Colorado Avalanche forward fully embraces his team being mentioned among the Stanley Cup favorites. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Great expectations: MacKinnon, Avs embracing contender role

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche's Nathan MacKinnon (29) and Dallas Stars goalie Anton Khudobin (35) meet after Dallas won during overtime NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

One over Sid: MacKinnon wins Lady Byng for sportsmanship

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

The Colorado Avalanche celebrate a goal against the Arizona Coyotes during first period NHL Western Conference Stanley Cup playoff hockey action in Edmonton, Alberta on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Avalanche rout Coyotes 7-1 in Game 5 to win 1st-round series

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FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2019, file photo, St. Louis Blues right wing Vladimir Tarasenko, right, is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Denver. Tarasenko makes his return after early season shoulder surgery that limited him to three goals in 10 games. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Back to health, Blues and Avalanche top two teams in West

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon takes part in drills during an NHL hockey practice Monday, July 20, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Case in points: MacKinnon up for hat trick of awards for Avs

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Colorado Avalanche goaltender Philipp Grubauer misses the puck as it flies past the net in the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Rantanen, Grubauer lead Avalanche to 3-0 win over Senators

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press